City Wide Projects
East Side Drainage Improvements
In 2019, the City authorized the completion of a Citywide Drainage Modeling Study that evaluated and modeled the existing conditions of the City's drainage system. The results indicated that the majority of the City has limited drainage capacity. The City is now moving forward to make systemwide improvements to mitigate the impacts of severe weather.
The East Side improvements are broken down into two packages:
- Package One (1) has been completed and included paving and drainage upgrades along University Boulevard from Buffalo Speedway to Kirby Drive.
- Package Two (2) is currently in progress and includes paving and drainage upgrades along Wakeforest Avenue from Plumb Street to Pemberton Street, Rice from Wakeforest to Kirby Dr., and Duke Street from Buffalo Speedway to Wakeforest.
To learn more about the improvement projects, click here Version OptionsCity Wide Projects Headline.
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Facilities Master Plan
The City of West U is currently developing a Facilities Master Plan, with the goal of identifying the long-term location and function of City buildings. This is an important step for long-range planning for the future of the City’s public service model. With some City facilities dating back to the 1940s, decisions will need to be made in the near future on repairs and renovations. Factors such as the increasing cost of land in the area, changes in local government and public service practices (such as innovations in technology), and the risk of severe weather underscore the need for a guiding plan for public facilities.
City Council adopted the completion of the Facilities Master Plan as a top policy priority for 2021-2022. In accordance with this, staff began working with the City’s consultant, PGAL, in the autumn of 2021 to develop long-term projections for departmental and personnel needs.
Learn more about the City’s Facilities Master Plan Project by clicking here.
To learn more about Phase II of the Facilities Mast Plan (Community Building/Senior Center/ Library), click here. Version OptionsCity Wide Projects Headlin
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Milton Street Water Line
The City of West University Place has identified a cast iron water line which runs along Milton Street from the Milton water well to Mercer Street. This pre-1939 cast iron waterline is nearing its useful life and needs to be replaced.
Construction is currently underway. Learn more about the Milton Street Water Line Project.
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Poor Farm Ditch Project
A project managed by the Harris County Flood Control District
In June 2023, Harris County notified the cities of West University Place and Southside Place that it secured funding to complete the $31.3 million project, which will reconstruct Poor Farm Ditch from Bellaire Boulevard to University Boulevard. Although this project will be managed by the Harris County Flood Control District, the City of West U is committed to providing information to its residents over the course of this project.
Information from the Harris County Flood Control District can be found on the District's website.
Learn more about the City's participation in this project.
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Water System Improvements
The City of West University Place began a series of studies in 2020 to evaluate the system's capacity, efficiencies, and redundancy to meet customers' current and future needs. From these assessments, a plan for improvements to various components of the system was identified.
Learn more about the Water System Improvements by clicking here.
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Wastewater Treatment Plant
The City of West University Place’s Wastewater Treatment Plant has been in operation since 1982. Major mechanical equipment is nearing the end of their useful life and are in need of replacement. This project will provide upgrades to the equipment, provide a flood-resilient facility, as well as improve the efficiency of the wastewater treatment process to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Construction is currently underway.
Learn more about the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project by clicking here.
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West Side Drainage Improvements
In 2019, the City authorized the completion of a Citywide Drainage Modeling Study that evaluated and modeled the existing conditions of the City's drainage system. The results indicated that the majority of the City has limited drainage capacity. The City is now moving forward to make systemwide improvements to mitigate the impacts of severe weather.
Cobb, Fendley and Associates, Inc. continues to work on additional modeling of the storm sewer system on the west side. The work includes completing geotechnical work along the property between the railroad easement and West U city limits from Bissonnet to Brays Bayou, as well as options for additional underground detention at optimal locations.
Learn more about the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project by clicking here.